11 Months constant pain

[harleyrider]

If I can figure out how to post pictures I'll put some up.

I'll let everyone know how the first surgery goes.

Thanks again for all of your support

Mike & Sandy

 

[Jamie]

Harley, there are instructions for posting photos in the INFORMATION CENTER. When you get ready, if you have any problems at all, let me know and I'll help you.

 

[Josephine]

Oh it's all changed! click on Forum Tech and then How To Use the Forum. There are "How to's" in there. And if you still can't figure it out, shoot Jamie or me a pm and we'll help.

 

[Coppernob]

Have a great trip Mike and don't forget we're all here and rooting for you. Linda x

 

[harleyrider]

Well, the decision has been made. I will have my knee implant removed on Jan 6th. I cannot belive this is happening I have tried 3 different OS and they all tell me the same thing.

 

[Judles]

So sorry,Mike! ....... No one should be in constant pain like that!!!

 

[Jamie]

Harley, I am so very sorry! These things shouldn't happen.....but they do sometimes. You know from reading the forums that others here have been through what you are facing. They have come through it and you will too. We'll always be here to support you. God bless you.....I know this is difficult. Much like the surgery, the waiting is the worst part. Once you get started, you will feel better because you will be DOING something to make things better. Here's a huge (((HUG))))!!! Post again soon and talk. I care about you!

 

[Josephine]

Harley, God bless you, my friend. You will be okay, I feel it in my bones!

 

[bob6095]

Good talking to you mike, hang in there...john

 

[harleyrider]

Thanks, John as I'll let you know how the implant removal goes sometime after the 6th.

Mike

 

[Coppernob]

Hi Mike. Is your implant removal surgery still scheduled for Jan 6th? If so I hope it goes really well and is just the beginning of your problems being sorted out. Rant and rave if and when you need to. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Linda x

 

[harleyrider]

Hey Linda, yes I am scheduled for surgery at 10:00 am Jan 6th. The more I think about this situation the more upset I get. I had such a hard time making the decision to have the first surgery one of my main concerns was infection. So now I have to start all over. I guess I have to think of this as one of those life experiences that in the long run will make me stronger and at least it is something that can be fixed. One of my riding buddies wife was just told she has terminal cancer.

I'll talk to you after the 6th.

Love you guys, Mike

 

[SportHog]

Hi Mike:

I wish you all the best on Jan.6 and will be thinking of you. Yes, I recall before your original surgery that you were quite concerned about having it done. Hopefully you will be up and running for the forthcoming riding season.

Cheers, Ross :thmb:

 

[kipper]

Hi Mike - I have the same problem as you - a lot of pain after TKR 12 mths ago - can hardly move my knee now its gone so swollen and stiff. I had an arthroscopy a month ago for him to take out fluid for biopsy re infection. I dont have infection but he says he thinks the actual new knee joint has failed - the plastic part has come loose. Im not at all suggesting you have anything similar but I agree with all the others that you should seek advise and get to the bottom of this. it does not sound right to me and to be told - oh be patient isnt enough at this point. You HAVE been patient and now you have to have more help.

Good luck

Kipper

 

[Jamie]

Mike, I certainly don't blame you for feeling like you do. You have been through so much. But you're strong...you have a great family behind you....and your BoneSmartie family is here for support too. I'll be thinking of you on the 6th and anxious to hear from you when you're able to post again.

 

[Bluehydrangea]

Mike,
I cannot tell you how sorry I am for what you're going through. I'm only 5 weeks since my TKR and I can't imagine being 11 months from now and having to go through what you're going through. I know we all have to worry about infections...I guess forever. I'm just sad that you have to deal with this and that it took them so long to figure out what was wrong with you. I'm curious if they have any idea where the infection came from? In any event, I wish you the best of luck on the 6th and will say a prayer that your surgery is successful.
Blue

 

[calling_all_angels]

Mike,
I will be praying that everything goes as planned.
And I will be right here with everyone else waiting
to hear from you when you are up to posting.

 

[Josephine]

All the best for tomorrow. Praying for you ....

 

[kipper]

Mike Im really sorry I posted a bad reply to you after reading your post - I picked up your post a couple of pages back so I didnt have the whole story and made very light of wondering what was wrong with your knee - at that point the infection was not diagnosed and I didnt know. my best excuse is tht Im trying to do this forum on my mobile phone and im missing pages - I am sorry.

i wish you all the luck in the world for your operation and hope you make a speedy recovery - this time working towards success and renewed strength.

Thoughts are with you

kipperxx

 

[Coppernob]

Mike, reading your post reminded me how despondent and frightened I was before having my implant removed due to infection, and how I felt that everything had gone wrong again. But you're right, it can be fixed. I can't deny that it's a long haul which sometimes feels as if it's never going to end, and the final result may not be as perfect as we'd like - almost 11 months on my knee still doesn't bend as much as I'd like it to so I still get frustrated about what I can't do and I'm stilll having to take painkillers, but I can walk, I can get all the way round on a stationery bike, the pain is nothing like it was before my original replacement and things are still improving.

It does feel like starting all over again but you're strong and determined and you'll get there I'm sure of it.

Wishing you only the very best Linda x

PS It'll be tough for Sandy too so we're here for her as well if she needs us. God bless you both.